Özhan Turhan

Purchasing Manager | Procurement Leader | Strategic Sourcing | Supply Chain Optimization As a Purchasing Manager, I am responsible for strategically managing procurement processes to ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, supplies, and services. My role is crucial in driving supply chain efficiency, aligning procurement strategies with company objectives, and fostering strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities: • Developing and executing strategic purchasing plans to optimize costs and ensure supply continuity. • Managing supplier relationships, conducting evaluations, and maintaining an Approved Supplier List. • Leading procurement process improvements in line with the company's digital transformation and sustainability goals. • Overseeing import, export, and customs processes in compliance with regulations. • Driving risk analysis and mitigation strategies to enhance supply chain resilience. • Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and maintaining quality standards. • Leading and mentoring a high-performing procurement team. • Negotiating supplier contracts and making strategic purchasing decisions. With a results-driven and analytical approach, I continuously seek opportunities to optimize supply chain operations, improve procurement efficiency, and contribute to overall business growth. #Purchasing #Procurement #SupplyChain #StrategicSourcing #CostOptimization #SupplierManagement #ProcurementLeadership #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability

Production Leadership | Lean Manufacturing | Process Optimization | Continuous Improvement As a Production Leader, I drive operational excellence by optimizing workflows, ensuring resource efficiency, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong focus on lean manufacturing, I collaborate across departments to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. Key Responsibilities: • Workforce & Production Planning: Optimize personnel resources, coordinate workflows, and manage overtime efficiently. • Lean & Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives like Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, 5S, Ergonomics, Lean Production, and OEE to enhance operational efficiency. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support departmental projects, continuous improvement processes, and company-wide initiatives. • Quality & Compliance: Participate in internal audits, implement corrective/preventive actions, and support customer complaint resolution. • Production Oversight: Ensure prompt action on defective products/materials, with the authority to halt production when necessary. • Leadership & People Development: Manage training, job assignments, leave, and performance, acting on behalf of the Production Manager when needed. • Safety & Risk Management: Ensure swift response to workplace injuries, participate in accident evaluations, and drive proactive safety measures. • Training & Skill Development: Oversee orientation, on-the-job training, and technical upskilling for the team. • Process Optimization: Evaluate and improve processes before launching new machines or after major revisions. Committed to maximizing efficiency, driving improvements, and fostering a culture of quality and safety, I thrive in dynamic production environments that require both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership. #ProductionManagement #LeanManufacturing #ProcessOptimization #ContinuousImprovement #OEE #5S #Kaizen #TPM #SixSigma #QualityAssurance #Leadership

Product Management | Market Research | Strategic Marketing Key Responsibilities: • Conduct market studies, competitive analyses, and manage Customer Development Plans (CDPs). • Contribute to sales budgeting, pricing strategies, and annual promotional calendars. • Monitor and implement price increases and promotions using CHLOE system. • Analyze monthly sales data and propose corrective action plans. • Coordinate local deployment activities with Sales Force and trainers. • Manage customer technical support and complaint resolution processes. • Provide marketing inputs for demand planning and product lifecycle management. #ProductManagement #MarketAnalysis #PricingStrategy #CustomerDevelopment #SalesSupport #Forecasting

Production Oversight | Team Management | Lean Implementation Key Responsibilities: • Supervise daily production activities, ensuring alignment with SQCDM and MPS targets. • Address production issues promptly, escalating where necessary. • Collaborate with Supply Chain on production priorities and schedules. • Lead continuous improvement projects (PDCA, 5S, Kaizen, TPM). • Monitor shift performance through QCDM and propose productivity improvements. • Participate in budget preparation and support plant-wide initiatives. #ProductionSupervision #LeanManufacturing #SQCDM #ContinuousImprovement #ProblemSolving #BudgetManagement

Process Engineering | Equipment Development | Cycle Time Optimization Key Responsibilities: • Manage the introduction and validation of new production equipment. • Conduct pre-acceptance and acceptance testing for production lines. • Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan activities, and ensure process validation. • Implement process improvements focused on cycle time reduction and efficiency. • Provide training and technical support to production teams. • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure equipment readiness and improvements. #ProcessEngineering #EquipmentValidation #CycleTimeReduction #LeanManufacturing #SupplierManagement

Operational Excellence | Continuous Improvement | Production Optimization Key Responsibilities: • Lead performance monitoring initiatives to detect and address production issues. • Implement corrective and preventive measures to optimize operations. • Plan production activities and manage stock adjustments through ERP systems. • Collaborate with production and sales teams to align operations with customer requirements. • Support continuous improvement projects across departments. #ContinuousImprovement #ERPManagement #ProductionOptimization #PerformanceMonitoring

Production and Marketing Coordination | Process Improvement Key Responsibilities: • Manage production, sales, and marketing activities for stainless steel round bars. • Conduct R&D initiatives to improve manufacturing processes. • Oversee production planning and perform stock management via ERP systems. • Provide technical support to customers and prepare strategic management reports. • Conduct thorough market research to support product development strategies. #ProductionManagement #MarketResearch #ERPSystems #CustomerSupport #ProcessImprovement

Production Planning | Quality Management | Work Study Key Responsibilities: • Conduct work study analyses and develop optimized workflows. • Manage production planning and stock adjustments using ERP systems. • Oversee recruitment processes for manufacturing lines. • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and manage inspection processes. • Provide post-sales technical support and drive customer satisfaction initiatives. #ProductionPlanning #QualityManagement #WorkStudy #ERPSystems #ISO9001Compliance